Obituaries
Guy Wilson Mosley
Aug 23, 2025
Guy Wilson Mosley, 62 of Petoskey, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Marilyn M. Petzak
Aug 22, 2025
Marilyn M. Pretzak, 69 of East Jordan, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at McLaren Northern Michigan.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Gary Lee Holborn
Aug 21, 2025
Gary Lee Holborn, 59 of Vanderbilt, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. His family has chosen to remember him privately.
Roy Neil Kreiner
Aug 21, 2025
Roy Neil Kreiner, 76 of Gaylord, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. In keeping with wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Thomas V. Hennessy
Aug 21, 2025
Thomas Vernon Hennessy, age 81, of Boyne City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 21st, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on July 29, 1944, in Flint, Michigan to Leona and William Hennessy. Tom lived a full life marked by love, laughter, and wit. Whether you were on the good or bad side of that wit, was dependent on...
Dennis A. Conrad
Aug 19, 2025
Dennis Alan Conrad, 77 of St. Helen, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Dennis was a man who never stopped learning, never stopped building and never stopped laughing.
As a youth he worked at the family’s gas station, restaurant and motel, where he learned the value of a tireless work ethic from his parents and his brother ignited his passion for...
Shirley Irene Romanek
Aug 19, 2025
Shirley Irene Romanek, 82 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at The Porches in Gaylord. Shirley was a former longtime resident of Charlotte and Crystal Falls, Michigan.
Born August 16, 1943, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Leonard and Ruth (Rawson) Munn. After graduating from high school, Shirley enlisted in the U.S. Navy WAVES, serving for more than...
John J. Mertes Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
John J. Mertes Jr., 64 of Frederic, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at home, just three days shy of his birthday.
John lived in Frederic for most of his life. He attended C.O.O.R. for his schooling and proudly graduated in 1978. He loved to listen to music, go on car rides and eat pizza. John was a special person to...
Robert K. Grennan
Aug 19, 2025
Robert "Bob" Kenneth Grennan, 66, passed away on August 19, 2025, in Cheboygan, MI. He was the beloved husband of 41 years to Laura (Schiller) Grennan. Bob was born on December 23, 1958, in Bristol, CT, to the late Paul Francis Grennan and Maria Rose (Gaudino) Grennan.
Bob lived a short life with a full heart. At 19, Bob moved to...
Allen "Al" P. Kammers
Aug 15, 2025
Allen "Al" P. Kammers, a proud Marine and Vietnam Veteran, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at the Aspen Ridge Retirement Village. Born on April 11, 1949, in Belding, Michigan, Al lived a life characterized by dedication, hard work, and an unwavering sense of patriotism.
Al's professional career spanned 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry, where he earned the respect...
Jack Matthews
Aug 14, 2025
Jack Matthews, 93 of Cheboygan, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his daughters home.
The family has chosen to remember him privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on his guestbook below.
Irene Lawes
Aug 14, 2025
Irene W. Lawes, 94, passed away peacefully in Gaylord, Michigan on August 14, 2025, at McReynolds Hall. Born on April 8, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, Irene's life was a testament to resilience, love, and the strength of family.
In 1949, Irene graduated from Gaylord High School. In 1951, Irene married the love of her life, Robert, in Norfolk, Virginia. Their...
Lawrence "Larry" R. McDonald Jr.
Aug 13, 2025
Lawrence R. McDonald, Jr., 65, of Johannesburg, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Born on May 16, 1960, Larry was a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, whose warmth and laughter brought comfort to all who knew him.
Larry's life was full of love, adventure, and a keen appreciation for the simple joys that life had to...
Lola T. Lafferty
Aug 13, 2025
Lola T. Lafferty, 66 of Roscommon, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at home, with her husband by her side.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Becky L. Doyle
Aug 11, 2025
Becky L. Doyle, 56 of Cheboygan, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at Bay Bluffs after a 10-year courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Cheboygan on March 7, 1969, the daughter of Ralph and Ruth (Poquette) Jewell.
In 1987, Becky graduated from Cheboygan High School. She married the love of her life, Bill, on April 22, 1995, at St. Paul's...
Daniel A. Miller
Aug 10, 2025
Daniel Arthur Miller, 61, a life-long resident of the Alpine Village, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona. Born on November 25, 1963, in Gaylord, Michigan, Dan was a devoted husband, father, and businessman, well-known for his warm personality and priceless smile.
A proud graduate of Gaylord High School in 1982, Dan continued his education at Ferris State...
Teresa L. Migda
Aug 9, 2025
Teresa Louise Migda, age 70, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and family at her home in Petoskey, Michigan. Born on February 9, 1955, in Cheboygan, MI, to Harold and Blanche (Marsh) Fish, Teresa was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her life. She married her devoted husband, Steven, on February 9, 1973,...
Roberta C. "Terrie" Schoder
Aug 7, 2025
Roberta C. "Terrie" Schoder, 77 of Wolverine, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 at home.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6442 S. Straits Highway, Indian River, Michigan, 49749. You may also join the service remotely through Zoom. The meeting ID is 4016097789, the password is 191435.
Douglas H. Schubert
Aug 4, 2025
Douglas H. Schubert, age 86, formerly of Grosse Pointe Woods passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025.
He was born July 15, 1939 in Grand Island, NE to Harry and Helen (Walbrecht) Schubert. He graduated from Grand Island High in 1957.
He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Doane College and a Master’s Degree from the University of...
David V. Engle
Aug 3, 2025
David V. Engle, 76 of Alanson, passed away at home on Sunday, August 3, 2025. His family will remember him privately at a family graveside service.

